Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heat index /HEET in-deks/ [noun] – a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to show how hot it feels The school canceled outdoor activities because the heat index reached dangerous levels. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition that happens when the body loses too much water After hiking for hours without water, she experienced signs of dehydration. cramp /kramp/ [noun] – painful and sudden tightening of muscles The swimmer had to stop the race because of leg cramps. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount when working with electrical equipment….
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen pictures of space objects, like stars or planets? If so, which one surprised you the most? If not, where do you think you could find them? Do you know anything about telescopes or space cameras? If so, what do you know? If not, what do you think they are used for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly different or separate The two birds have distinct colors. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize someone or something…
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP Beginner Intermediate Expert
Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The museum displayed a prominent sculpture that many visitors stopped to look at. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The team made an innovative robot that can clean small plastic pieces from water. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and a big change from other things of its type The artist’s groundbreaking painting changed how people thought about color. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, or achieve The fox was elusive and hard to find…
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a picture of a star or planet? Do you know what a telescope or space camera is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a goal The art project is about animals. cloud /kloud/ [noun] – a white or gray shape in the sky made of water A dark cloud moved across the sky. galaxy /GAL-uhk-see/ [noun] – a large group of stars in space The Milky Way…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact
©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten a plant-based meal at school? If so, what food did you try? If not, what do you think it would taste like? Do you know why people try to eat less meat? If so, what reasons do you remember? If not, what reasons can you guess? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiate /ih-NISH-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to cause something to begin The school will initiate a recycling project next month. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact
©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Too much sugar is detrimental to good health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very difficult to deal with or overcome Starting a new diet can be a formidable challenge. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There was widespread support for the new policy. impactful /im-PAKT-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a powerful effect or influence His speech was very impactful and…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact
©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever received a weather warning in your area? Did you take action when you received a weather warning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease or period of being sick She stayed home because of her illness. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage or injury The smoke is harmful to the lungs. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement toward a better or more complete condition The baby made progress in walking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists…
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